THIRD PERSON'S POV

Alpha Kaden felt torn. He didn't know what to do. The minute he laid his eyes on Aria, he felt the urge to tear apart everyone who had hurt her one way or the other, even if that person was him.

He had spoken to his mate about it. “It's weird. I felt the instinct to protect her. I never feel that way about anyone except you.“

Celine wasn't sure how to feel about his feelings. She knew it was the absolute truth. Kaden didn't believe in sugarcoating things for anyone. He said it as he felt it.

“Could it be because she had once saved your...